Job Description

Date Posted: 02/09/2024
Req ID: 35955
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Faculty Registrar
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00056135

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada\'s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Your opportunity:

The Office of the Faculty Registrar works closely with academic units, other divisions and colleges at the University of Toronto, concerning virtually all matters relating to Arts and Science students. Our department members are dedicated to aid all students to the greatest extent, to make their university experience as smooth and seamless as possible. We coordinate personal, financial, and academic counselling, registration and enrolment, student records, transfer credit, petitions, final examinations, and graduation.

Under the supervision of the Associate Director, Scheduling & Examinations and the Examinations Specialist, this position is responsible for providing support for the effective and efficient preparation and administration, of final examinations, and post exam activities and services in the Faculty of Arts & Science (FAS). The Examination Assistant will be responsible for compiling examinations received for each course/section from the University print centre, ensuring the examination packages are complete, assembled, and ready for pickup by Chief Presiding Officers (CPOs) on their exam day. Additionally, the Examination Assistant will assist with the pick-up and drop-off of exam examinations materials, assist with the receipt, organization, and secure storage of all exams written by students and maintaining inventory of examination materials.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with contacts to obtain exams and related materials
• Coordinating the receipt and storage of all examinations and related materials
• Processing student requests for exam re-reads, review and photocopies
• Following rules and procedural instructions when packing exam materials based on course sections
• Creating and updating records
• Resolving issues within the scope of the role and escalating problems as required
• Keeping well-informed on University programs, policies and procedures
• Providing some care to prevent physical or emotional injury or harm

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years of recent and related experience in the administration of examinations and examination related activities in a University or post-secondary environment ,preferably in a Registrar\'s office.
• Advanced skills using MS Excel, MS Word, and Outlook
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize, multi- task and organize work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to deal tactfully and sensitively with students, staff and faculty.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Procedural
• Responsible
• Team player

Please note: This is a two (2) year term position.

This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the .

Closing Date: 02/21/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 09 -- $65,407 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $83,646. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Student Services

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

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